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Tackling loneliness crucial for Scotland’s future health

OPINION 29 October 2015 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

The third sector plays a vital role in fighting the devastating effects of loneliness. Now the issue must take centre stage says Margaret McCulloch MSP

https://tfn.scot/opinion/tackling-loneliness-crucial-for-scotlands-future-health

Befriending saves lives

OPINION 3 November 2015 Guest post

Health & Social Care

Doreen Graham explains how important local befriending services are to tackling loneliness and improving people's health

https://tfn.scot/opinion/befriending-saves-lives

Carers must be respected and recognised

OPINION 8 June 2016 by Rab Armour

Families & Young People

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Susan Petty, a full-time carer, believes the role of those caring for loved ones is undervalued despite carers saving the state billions

https://tfn.scot/opinion/carers-must-be-respected-and-recognised

Social Care is a crucial investment in the people of Scotland

OPINION 17 June 2016 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

Tressa Burke reiterates is having a blether about disabled people's right to Self Directed Support as part of a national campaign #SDSblether

https://tfn.scot/opinion/social-care-is-a-crucial-investment-in-the-people-of-scotland

What does Brexit mean for disabled people?

OPINION 28 June 2016 Guest post

Health & Social Care

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Tressa Burke considers the implications of Brexit on the disabled community and their fight for the right to independent living

https://tfn.scot/opinion/what-does-brexit-mean-for-disabled-people

Project will help young disabled people into apprenticeships

NEWS 19 August 2014 by Graham Martin

Families & Young People

New project to get young people with disabilities into Modern Apprenticeships

https://tfn.scot/news/project-will-help-young-disabled-people-into-apprenticeships

Benefits cards for claimants and asylum seekers are an assault on human rights

NEWS 17 October 2014 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

Benefits smartcards will "dehumanise" claimants, just like they have asylum seeksrs

https://tfn.scot/news/benefits-cards-for-claimants-and-asylum-seekers-are-an-assault-on-human-rig

Small charities living in fear of closure

NEWS 20 October 2015 by Graham Martin

Management

Small charities and community groups are being stretched to absolute capacity, leading to fears about their future

https://tfn.scot/news/small-charities-face-closure-nightmare

Scots still trust charities says OSCR

NEWS 25 May 2018 by Susan Smith

Management

New research from Scotland's charity regulator suggests negative media stories have not affected public trust

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-still-trust-charities-says-oscr

Taskforce needed to restore trust in charities

NEWS 27 April 2018 by Graham Martin

Management

An influential think tank has called for the creation of a cross-sector taskforce to boost the public’s trust in charities

https://tfn.scot/news/taskforce-needed-to-restore-trust-in-charities

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Tackling loneliness crucial for Scotland’s future health

Befriending saves lives

Carers must be respected and recognised

Social Care is a crucial investment in the people of Scotland

What does Brexit mean for disabled people?

Project will help young disabled people into apprenticeships

Benefits cards for claimants and asylum seekers are an assault on human rights

Small charities living in fear of closure

Scots still trust charities says OSCR

Taskforce needed to restore trust in charities

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